Category Archives: holidays

Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

As regular readers already know, we didn’t celebrate Hallmark Holidays in my family. As my mother phrased it (on Mothers Day), what about the other 364 days of the year, hmmm? Nevertheless, I always called Dad on Fathers Day (if … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2017

Posted on May 29, 2017 by

I know I posted something on Friday, but I want to highlight this holiday again. You see, in my book, Memorial Day is serious – and it is a moment to reflect on the evils of war. The best thing … Continue reading →

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Memorial Weekend

Posted on May 26, 2017 by

[Ed – This is a bit of a reprise from 2015, but I like it and it’s my blog… Fresh(er) posts below. -TG] On the very far north edge of my neighborhood (Capitol Hill in Seattle), on the other side … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2017 by

We’ll start with a Tweet or two from Hair Führer to set the mood: I am committed to keeping our air and water clean but always remember that economic growth enhances environmental protection. Jobs matter! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter

Posted on April 16, 2017 by

“Sure, it’s Easter, but we still gotta eat.”

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Midday Palate Cleanser, St. Paddy’s Day Edition

Posted on March 17, 2017 by

When Irish eyes are smiling, they're usually up to something.#StPatricksDay #pug #SockThief pic.twitter.com/BRD6wBt7St — Minnie & Max Pugs (@MinnieMaxPugs) March 17, 2017 “Kiss me, I’m Irish.”

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Happy Hour News Briefs

Posted on February 1, 2017 by

News That Will Drive You To Drink Shorter Hair Führer: “I noticed this guy,” Trump didn’t say, “Douglass. He’s done an amazing job. Yuge.” Now the full thing: “Frederick Douglass is an example of somebody who has done an amazing … Continue reading →

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How Do You Celebrate MLK Weekend, Trump?

Posted on January 14, 2017 by

By now, everyone has probably seen that civil rights hero Rep. John Lewis declared that Trump will be an illegitimate president, you know because of the Russian assist. And so, of course being Trump, Hair Führer has to punch back; … Continue reading →

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Activism: Let It Be Resolved…

Posted on December 31, 2016 by

…that in 2017 we will: Be kind to one another. As the Fourth Reich takes shape, we see people everywhere are afraid. As Mr. Rogers once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the … Continue reading →

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Buy Nothing Day

Posted on November 25, 2016 by

And once again it is upon us: Black Friday, and once again I hope to urge you to resist going to the national chains and big box stores. Keep you money local. When you shop and a Mom & Pop … Continue reading →

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